EPIC ORION (3) made it two wins from his last three appearances five days ago, getting home by 5.5 metres over 2240m at Swan Hill. Has the benefit of a good draw. This looks a sterner test than last time but he is capable of another big performance. ALIZA HILL (8) returns from a spell of 11 weeks. Last appeared when she scored by 2.5 metres over 1755m at Echuca. Should enjoy a nice smother from this draw and will be looking for a split at some stage. Expecting a bright start to the campaign. BRAEBEACH (9) is the next elect off a last-start win by 1.3 metres at Coolamon over 1760m. ART ON FIRE (2) is in the mix following a sixth at his most recent appearance over 1670m at Cobram.